From the legendary tales of King Arthur to the million-selling books of Sir Terry Pratchett and JK Rowling, people across the UK have always enjoyed an epic tale of magical adventure.

The UK has always been magic-friendly. Myths that arise from history, language and landscape have shaped our national identities, literary and artistic heritage, and popular culture.

In many of our great stories, wizards and witches have played a significant mystical role alongside kings and queens This issue explores some of the wizards and enchanters who bring a touch of magic to the ‘magical realms’.